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* 140 ichneumon species, for example wasps
* 97 species of beetles
* 32 species of tiger beetles<br><br> === Corals<!--, Shellfish, Arthropods and Echinoderms (phylum of marine animals)--> ===41 coral genera have been identified in Masoala. There is a relatively large difference between the reefs on the Indian Ocean side and the reefs on the Antongil Bay side. The reefs in the east and particular those around the bays of [[Ngontsy]] and [[Ambodilaitry]] are the richest and most developed. The less wealthy one is on the side of the Antongil Bay around [[Tampolo]]. Another study in the three marine sections of Tanjona, Masoala and Tampolo as well as at Cap Est showed the presence of 114 coral species and 104 mollusc species. The most dominant genus of coral is Acropora, which reflects a good reef condition as members of this group are very fragile and sensitive to degradation. For the moment these inventories were made in shallow waters, so a further inventory in the outer reefs will reveal the true wealth of biodiversity of the coastal waters of the Masoala peninsula.<br><br>
== The best fauna most visible to tourists ==
